Recently, I was asked by a newbie real estate investor, “Is it better to invest in single family residences or multi-unit apartment buildings?” He wasn’t the first person I’ve heard ask…
Single family homes can be a great investment! They are often far easier to manage than multifamily, they usually rise in value fairly quickly, and there are numerous ways to…
About a month ago, we closed on a “killer” triplex deal — awesome area, neighborhood, strong rental demand. Honestly, I just really dig this building. It was built around the…
Oh yeah, real estate investors can use the force, too! Especially those who own commercial properties that are valued-based on the net income they generate. Here’s how forced appreciation in…
(The following is an excerpt from the new book from BiggerPockets, The Book on Rental Property Investing. If you are looking to buy more rental properties this year, pick up…
So last week, I talked about how we purchased a package of 97 houses all at once. Let me follow that up by letting you know how we purchased a…
When investing in single family homes, you have to sit around waiting for the market to appreciate to realize a higher value. When you own an apartment complex, you are…
Many single family landlords have it easy. Their tenants tend to stay for a while. They are oftentimes more stable. Some of them even take good care of the home…
Before you put an apartment building deal under contract, you should clearly understand your potential lenders’ loan terms and underwriting criteria. Imagine this: You put a deal under contract and…
On today’s episode of the #AskBP Podcast, Mindy Jensen discusses the pros and cons of different multi-family building configurations. Watch the Episode Below Listen to the Episode Below [powerpress] Links…
Come on, admit it… you’ve heard it all before. To determine what an apartment complex is worth, all you have to do is divide the Net Operating Income (NOI) by…
I used to watch this show on the Discovery Channel where two special effects experts test the validity of rumors and myths. In one episode, the guys tested whether frozen…
Hey there, BP! I love being a residential landlord, don’t get me wrong. As they say, people always need somewhere to live, so you can always find a tenant for…
